2. Remote Draw: Questions to Ask
Dispensing Remotely from Walk-In Cooler
1. How many products (brands) does the customer intend to dispense and what are the potential keg sizes (account for back up kegs)? • Will there be a dedicated keg for each faucet or will products be dispensed from a single keg to faucets in multiple locations? • Allow 18" of wall space for each keg coupled. Keg racks or stackers are also an option 2. Will stock inventoried or custom dispensing towers be a consideration? • Determine the quantity and select available finish & style for stock towers • Higher cost and longer turnaround delivery time • Available in numerous styles and finishes (see examples on page 22) 3. Specify drip trays for back bar units and custom towers accordingly (see examples on page 22) • Will they be stock or require customization? • Are rinsers preferred? Will they be stand-alone or in the tray? 4. Tower mounting considerations: • For hanging and wall-mount towers, provisions must be made to allow access and space for installer to connect the tower to the trunk line » Obstacles can increase installation costs 5. Regarding trunk line(s) routes, will there be one dispense tower location or multiple? • Dedicated trunk line per tower from keg cooler is mandatory. » Branch from one keg in cooler with “Y”s or manifolds. Specify shutoffs » Determine regulator panel configurations required for keg in cooler • What is the trunk line length from tower location(s), through facility and into entry point of keg cooler, along walls to the furthest keg station? • Are tower location(s) on the same floor as keg coolers or at floors above or below? • How will the trunk lines be routed and secured within facility?
» Will chases or conduits be specified for project? Who will be responsible for installation? » Will trunk line be routed through facility secured with hangers? Hangers should be present every two feet and a minimum of 2" wide – Avoid trunk line sags – Avoid laying on corners Avoid extreme heat surroundings such as kitchen hoods – Be aware of seasonal plenum heat situations – Trunk line requires additional insulation wrap – May increase glycol chiller size – Trunk lines generally are not air plenum fire rated – If mandated, wrap trunk lines with plenum-rated tape – Install costs increase Is the trunk line route to be in the wall prior to covering? – Trunk lines must be protected to prevent penetration from hanging hardware (i.e. screws, nails, etc).
– Protection is the responsibility of the general contractor, not the installer Will trunk lines be exposed to outside elements? – Protect trunk lines with chases and additional insulation – Installation costs can be higher Final site surveys are required prior to installation to ensure accurate trunk line lengths, other measurements and installation costs
6. Where will glycol chillers be located? • Avoid inaccessible areas or areas with extreme heat » If permitted, chillers with water cooled
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